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Ok Morkdach don't tease us. They look delicious but could ya share some information, like what were the cheese's and what was the recipe. nice job, I got to get busy on some myself.
I have a few questions on your summer sausage.
First, are your summer sausages hand rolled and not stuffed in a casing? Reason I ask is I am not familiar with using netting for summer sausage.
Second question what is the reason for the 5 days of aging?
I am only familiar with using cure, stuffing, smoking and then a cold water bath for summer sausage. Look forward to hearing more on your process and by the way, the summer sausage looks great !!!
I was thinking of using string cheese, dropped in the casing when I was filling it, wanted to do it this weekend, but could not find any starting culture.
I still have not figured out it I need it but the recipe in Rytecs book calls for it so I will order some.
ok for the cheese one is a high temp cheeder & the other is pepperjack these are kroger brand.
the reason i age it for 5 days has nothing to to with curing it ages well and the flavors blossom. the mustard seed seems to jump out at ya more.
i used to stuff this in casings but now i just hand roll it and mama likes the net and i can hang it in the nets if needed. also the smoke picks up better in the netting. these were smoked at 225° in plum.
Thanks for the info...those look spectacular !!!! If I had points left I would through some your way for teaching me some new things.oh and great photos also